Chapters 9 through 12 Summary

In the school hallway, Kofi overhears Eddie lying about how great the juvenile detention center was, but when he starts to talk about having unfinished business at school, the bell rings and Kofi is unable to hear what he says. Kofi asks Jack if he is the one who has been pulling the fire alarms, but Jack does not confirm it. Kofi then runs into Dana, who is upset because he stood her up the previous night. He then recalls that he took two pain pills and fell asleep, but he doesn't tell that to Dana. He takes a pill in front of Dana, claiming it is an aspirin, but she grabs the bottle and sees that it is his prescription. When he says he can quit any time, she tells him to prove it and he gives her the bottle...